rear of mid-division, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
towards rear, headway 3 out, ridden in 8th next, progress into closer 7th at last, stayed on well run-in, rider briefly stopped riding close home, went 3rd near line, never nearer
led, ridden and headed before 2 out, soon no impression
mid-division, ridden and weakened from 6th, never a factor
always behind, some progress into rear of mid-division when not fluent 2 out, soon eased
mid-division, 7th 4 out, ridden and weakened from next, eased before 2 out, never a factor
mid-division on inner, not fluent at 6th, headway into 5th on inner 2 out, ridden to lead before last, stayed on well
tracked leaders, 4th 4 out, ridden in 6th before 2 out, weakened
mid-division, 8th 4 out, ridden and progress into 4th 2 out, 3rd at last, no extra
prominent, led travelling well before 2 out, ridden and strongly pressed 2 out, headed before last, kept on same pace run-in
always towards rear, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
rear of mid-division, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
rear of mid-division, no impression from 4 out, never a factor
tracked leaders on inner, 6th 4 out, ridden and no impression from next, eased from 2 out
always towards rear, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
towards rear, ridden before 2 out, headway from 2 out, 6th at last, kept on same pace run-in
tracked leaders, 3rd 4 out, ridden in 2nd approaching 2 out, soon no impression
mid-division on inner, short of room briefly after 6th, ridden 3 out, 7th next, no impression
mid-division on outer and pulled hard early, weakened from 3 out, never a factor
tracked leaders, 5th 4 out, ridden after next, soon no impression
A big field here but only the inconsistent Afram Blue has won over the course and distance. ZANOUSKA won a couple of races for Mark Johnston on the Flat and showed there was a race to be won with her over timber when narrowly beaten at Bellewstown last July. The long absence is a concern but this is a moderate contest and she's one of the few with scope so gets the vote. Tuskar Island had shown virtually nothing before a much better run at Tipperary a fortnight ago and further progress would see him in the frame. By The Banks is rated 29lb higher over fences but failed to take advantage of the lower mark back over hurdles at Punchestown in February. Island Villa is 13lb lower than over fences and should take advantage soon judged on his latest run at Clonmel.
Posh Frock (IRE) 25-1 (11-0) Soon towards rear, no impression from 4 out, pulled up before 3 out, at Cork 3m hcp gd in May.
Golden Silence (IRE) 10-1 (12-1) Ww rr, 5th 1/2way, prog to 3rd 2out, chall lst where good jump, qckn clr run in, won at Grennan 3m mdn gf in May beating The Secret Mason (12-1) by 3l, 6 ran.
Western Goose (IRE) 16-1 (11-12) Mid-division, 10th after 5 out, pushed along and short of room after 3 out, no impression in 8th when bad mistake and almost unseated last, 12th of 15, dist behind Tellthemnuttin (11-2) at Downpatrick 2m 5f hcp gd in May.
Infrontofthejudge (IRE) 16-1 (11-11) Mid-division, 6th on outer halfway, mistake 5th and soon pushed along in rear, no extra, pulled up after 3 out, at Downpatrick 2m 2f hcp Good - Yielding in Mar.
Island Villa (IRE) 16-1 (11-7) Held up towards rear, 10th after 3 out, progress into 7th entering straight, 5th and slight mistake 2 out, soon ridden, no impression in 4th last, kept on same pace, 4th of 17, 11 1/4l behind You Can't Catch Me (11-10) at Clonmel 2m 3f hcp gd in May.
Zanouska (USA) 6-1 (10-12) Soon chased leaders, 5th from 6th, challenged from 3 out, led before 2 out, headed run-in, led again closing stages, headed and 3rd near line, 3rd of 16, 1/2l behind Pace And Passion (11-4) at Bellewstown 2m 4f hcp gf in Jul.
Fleurys Fort (IRE) 20-1 (11-7) Towards rear early, mid-division halfway, ridden and no extra 4 out, weakened and pulled up before 2 out, at Thurles 2m 6f hcp hvy in Jan.
Tuskar Island (IRE) 10-1 (10-11) Soon chased leaders, 5th halfway, improved to lead 4 out, ridden and pressed 2 out, headed before last, no extra in 3rd last, kept on one pace, lost 3rd close home, 4th of 19, 5l behind Scoir Mear (11-11) at Tipperary 2m 4f hcp Yielding - Soft in May.
Afram Blue 13-2 (11-3) Mid-division, ridden into 5th entering straight, no impression in 7th 2 out, soon no extra, 8th of 14, 20 1/4l behind Grey Mountain Mist (10-11) at Wexford 2m 4f hcp gd in Oct.
By The Banks (IRE) 8-1 (11-3) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 6th after 2 out, soon no impression and kept on one pace, 8th of 11, 13 1/4l behind That's A Wrap (11-7) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp hvy in Feb.
The Bach Road (IRE) 14-1 (11-2) Held up in rear, fell 8th, at Thurles 2m 6f hcp sft in Nov.
Boris Boru (IRE) 16-1 (11-2) Mid-division, 11th after 5 out, good progress on outer approaching 3 out, ridden in 3rd approaching 2 out, dropped to 7th before last where not fluent, kept on same pace run-in, 7th of 15, 26l behind Tellthemnuttin (11-2) at Downpatrick 2m 5f hcp gd in May.
Tarbert (IRE) 100-1 (11-7) Soon mid-division, moderate 11th 4 out, no impression from before straight, one pace, 8th of 24, dist behind Cotton Jenny (11-7) at Cork 2m fll gd in May.
Imperial Breeze (IRE) 33-1 (10-13) Raced in 14th early, headway but no impression from 2 out, not fluent last, kept on same pace, 7th of 20, 14 1/4l behind Shan Dun Na Ngall (11-7) at Down Royal 2m hcp gd in May.
Bach On Track (IRE) 7-1 (10-8) Chased leaders, mistake 6th, 3rd halfway, ridden and weakened 3 out, tailed off, 8th of 9, dist behind Boherna Lady (10-5) at Kilbeggan 2m 6f hcp gd in Sep.
Deputy Consort (USA) 16-1 (10-11) Mid-division, dropped towards rear 5 out, ridden and no impression next, kept on one pace straight, 8th of 17, 20 1/4l behind Anna Holty (11-8) at Clonmel 2m 3f hcp gd in May.
Nevada Rose (IRE) 33-1 (10-11) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 5th before 2 out, no extra last, kept on one pace, 7th of 10, at Downpatrick 2m 6f hcp gd in May.
Prince Garyantle (IRE) 100-1 (10-4) Always in rear, no impression, never a factor, 16th of 18, 26 1/4l behind New Classicism (9-5) at Navan 1m mdn gf in May.
Timanora (IRE) 66-1 (9-2) Held up in touch, pushed along into straight, soon no impression, no extra from over 1f out, 6th of 7, 14 3/4l behind Queen Alphabet (9-2) at Roscommon 1m 4f mdn fll Yielding in May.
Young Linzi (IRE) 33-1 (10-13) Chased leaders, 7th after 7th, under pressure 4 out, soon no impression, no extra and not fluent 3 out, completely tailed off, 8th of 18, dist behind Mick The Jiver (11-9) at Thurles 2m 6f hcp Yielding in Mar.
Take A Chance On R (IRE) 100-1 (11-5) Held up, 19th approaching straight, soon no impression, 18th of 25, dist behind Edwulf (11-12) at Naas 2m 3f mdn Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Beautiful Ben (IRE) 7-1 (11-10) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, improved to dispute 3 out, led before 2 out, slight mistake and headed 2 out, soon ridden, close up and challenging entering straight, no extra run-in, kept on same pace, 7th of 16, 5 1/2l behind Yes Man (10-11) at Sligo 2m hcp Good - Yielding in May.
Drive The Bus (IRE) 20-1 (11-5) Mid-division, progress in 5th after 3 out, led 2 out, soon ridden, strongly pressed entering straight, slight mistake last, headed run-in, no extra closing stages, kept on same pace, 5th of 16, 3 3/4l behind Yes Man (10-11) at Sligo 2m hcp Good - Yielding in May.
